The Royal visit to Australia is now over! Harry and Meghan departed Sydney Airport on Sunday morning with the Invictus Games NZ Team on board of the Royal New Zealand Air Force for Wellington. Representatives of the Australian goverment paid their respects and official goodbyes to Their Royal Highnesses before they boarded the plane.

A few hours later, they arrived at Wellington International Airport and were greeted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (who became this year the first New Zealander PM to give birth while in office). Harry & Meghan posed for an official photo with the IG team before departing the airport.

New Zealanders performed a traditional welcome ceremony at Government House for TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Harry and Meghan were greeted by Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy, and received ‘hongis’ from Maori people. They watched traditional haka performances as well as a 21-gun salute from guards who were then inspected by Harry per tradition. VIDEO

Harry and Meghan visited the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park to lay a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, before seing the newly-unveiled UK War Memorial in the park. Harry was presented with a Badge in Gold, New Zealand’s highest military honor for his work with injured veterans. Following the wreath-laying ceremony, the couple greeted the public during a walkabout in front of the memorial. VIDEO – VIDEO

In the evening, Harry and Meghan had a meeting with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Leader of Opposition Simon Bridges at Government House. Then they attended a reception hosted by the Governor-General to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New Zealand. New Zealand became then the first country to give women the right to vote. The Duchess of Sussex made a speech on the importance of human rights, what having the right to vote represents for women and her. It’s an incredibly inspirational speech which you can watch below and read here. VIDEO

The Duchess of Sussex, born Rachel Meghan Markle, married Prince Harry at St George's Chapel, Windsor in May 2018. The couple's official residence is Kensington Palace. As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The Queen, both in the UK and overseas, The Duchess devotes her time to supporting a number of charities and organisations.
From a young age, The Duchess had a keen awareness of social issues and actively participated in charitable work. Aged 11 she successfully campaigned for a company to alter their television advert that had used sexist language to sell washing-up liquid. Her Royal Highness also volunteered at a soup kitchen in Skid Row, Los Angeles from the age of 13-17. She continued to volunteer at the soup kitchen when she would return home to Los Angeles until the age of 22.

The Duchess of Sussex, who is pregnant with her first child, will soon go on maternity leave.

Meghan's Patronages

The Royal FoundationSince the wedding

The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex is the Patrons’ primary charitable vehicle, and hopes to become a leading philanthropic investor, effectively using its time and resources to create lasting change in targeted areas and geographies, based on need and on the interests of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The National TheatreJanuary 2019

The National Theatre’s mission is to make world class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring for everyone and to be as inclusive, diverse and national as possible.

The ACUJanuary 2019

The Association of Commonwealth Universities is the world's first and oldest international university network and the only accredited organisation representing higher education across all 53 Commonwealth countries.

Smart WorksJanuary 2019

Smart Works helps long-term unemployed and vulnerable women regain the skills, confidence and tools to succeed at job interviews, return to employment and transform their lives.

The MayhewJanuary 2019

Mayhew is a grassroots charity working in a unique way to improve the lives of animals and people to better communities both in London and internationally.

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